Nikita Kucherov (pictured) responded to a zero point game with four points on Saturday against Blainville-Boisbriand. Paquette was out of the lineup again for the Armada, who have already clinched their division title. The regular season is finished for both Lightning prospects. Paquette set career highs in assists, points, plus/minus, and penalty minutes. This was Kucherov’s first and last year in the QMJHL. The Lightning already signed him and he will begin his pro contract next year.

Erie scored with one second left in regulation to force overtime, then won the game in the extra period. Richard finishes his regular season with career highs in assists, points, plus/minus, and penalty minutes.

Note: Windsor’s Slater Koekkoek[10] is out for the season with an injured shoulder.